Which countertop to choose for a white kitchen? The final decision is influenced by many factors: the color of the apron, floor, dining table. White is a color that attracts attention under any circumstances! Kitchens in this color are airy and fashionable. The interior in this color looks expensive.
They can decorate literally everything: windows, walls, furniture, curtains, tables and chairs. It is important not to overdo it, otherwise the interior will become boring and look like a hospital ward.
A tabletop with a wood texture perfectly dilutes the dominant white shade.
It is better to dilute the whiteness with some other colors - bright accents. These could be furniture elements, textiles or dishes.
How to do this harmoniously? We'll tell you here.
What does white color give to the interior?
Small kitchen in classic style with island
White color visually enlarges the room, adds purity or solemnity, pristine fundamentality or peace. It has no shades. This is an extremely pure color. It is universal and matches other shades. It has always been and remains out of fashion. And the design is created around it. In addition it becomes:
White is ideal for small spaces as it increases space
- A good background for furniture, decorative elements
- Gives the interior elegance.
- Indispensable for rooms facing north, for lower floors with limited natural light.
- Creates interesting duets with other colors.
- Such headsets suit different styles.
- Gilding of parts helps create a classic interior.
- This calm color does not irritate over time, unlike this year's super fashionable colors.
- It is very calming, which is important in our hectic world.
Checkerboard black and white tiles can transform any interior
The kitchen needs an addition that will provide visual variety. Curtains, lamps, tiles of the kitchen apron and floors, accessories of a different shade. You don't have to choose a bright option. For these options, you can choose one color with varying depths of shades.
Blue details on white reveal the deepest
There are small nuances that help prevent the room from turning into a hospital ward. Using them you can make the interior soft or festive, noble or calm, fashionable or peaceful:
Pastel turquoise gives an airy feeling
- Ivory;
- Baked milk;
- Pearl (various shades);
- Beige;
- Matt cotton or parchment;
- Ashen;
- A hint of milk cream;
- Unbleached fabric.
The trendy solution will be matte gray in a white room.
Do not use white in its pure form. Add other shades to dilute it. But do not introduce more than three nuances so as not to lose the attractiveness of whiteness.
Decor ideas
White tulle in the kitchen goes well with light kitchen furniture and countertops, adds lightness and airiness to the interior, and looks neat.
Light tulle
If the window is on the sunny side, it is recommended to use darker curtains; the color is chosen in accordance with the rest of the kitchen interior; it can be bright or calm. The shade of the fabric must be repeated in the interior to maintain harmony and a unified style. For example, the color of the curtains can match the carpet on the floor or the rug on the kitchen sofa.
Yellow is repeated in decoration and furniture
Natural fabrics in the kitchen area absorb all odors, so that there are fewer consequences, an excellent hood and ventilation system are required. Mixed fabrics or synthetic ones are more often used. Long floor-length curtains are appropriate in kitchens and living rooms where there is no furniture near the windows. Use roller or Roman blinds, short, translucent tulle.
Classic curtains
Roller blinds
What styles does it correspond to?
This color is universal and can be used for any modern and classic styles. It is great for isolated rooms and rooms with an open plan. But each style has its own characteristics:
This color is universal and can be used for any style.
Baroque. Lush, fashionable style for large spaces. Tables, shelves with details covered with gold or silver, decorated with rods, garlands, and order elements.
Rococo. Easier style. For romantic natures, stylized shells are added to the decorative elements of the Baroque style.
Classic. Strictly shaped furniture with moldings that frame relief inserts. Elements with exquisite carvings. Hanging cabinets with milk glass doors. The objects are massive.
Modern classic combines elegance and practicality
Romanticism. This style uses a pearl shade. Handles and decorative elements with floral motifs.
Provence. It is this style that cannot be imagined without light furniture. Fragmentary decoration with craquelure (artificial aging) is used, glass doors with wooden frames.
High tech. Kitchen with glossy facades and metal elements. It is laconic and complements classical furniture well in studio spaces. This combination of different styles emphasizes the functions of different zones.
With glossy facades and metal elements, red makes the interior more expressive
Modern. Can also be used for this vibrant style. Asymmetrical elements and floral patterns of light-colored sets are complemented by bright lamps with stained glass designs. This style accepts asymmetry, smoothness, and fluidity of lines.
Neoclassicism. Solid furniture without complex expensive elements. Brings solemnity and fundamentality to the room.
Wood is a warming element in a bright kitchen setting
Minimalism. Laconic accessories, without pretentious elements. Almost different materials can be used to make headsets. Looks good in houses with a standard layout.
Country. Although this style is considered bright rustic, this color becomes a kind of background for wall decoration, bright curtains and lamps.
Eco style . An interesting combination gives color and fragmentary inclusions of light green or beige tones.
Wooden furniture and a living wall made of plants - this is eco style
We play wisely
This color is difficult to beat in oriental interiors: Indian, Chinese. Some modern interiors: pop art, kitsch are also difficult to combine with the kitchen in its pure form.
For a kitchen with a small area, such furniture is an ideal option. Do not overload a small area with bulky items. Convenience and freedom of movement are important. And in large ones, miniature cabinets and tables will “get lost” and create the feeling of a doll’s house.
For a small room, white furniture is ideal
White color “changes” the boundaries of the room. However, it must be diluted with other shades. For a classic interior, use gray in its pure form or light blue, green, brown with the addition of gray. In this case, the illusion of historical antiquity is created.
A massive wooden table in the middle of the room is an excellent element in country style
Kitchen to the ceiling in Khrushchev 5 and 6 sq.m.
Cabinets up to the ceiling in a Khrushchev building, 5-6 square meters, are one of the best ideas for improving the kitchen. This is a saving of every centimeter of usable space in the kitchen, taking into account its such small dimensions.
Modern white corner kitchen in Khrushchev with non-standard deep top row of cabinets in the ceiling
In the photo below, the set is complemented by custom deep mezzanine cabinets above the main kitchen wall cabinets, which not only provides absolutely necessary storage space, but also acts as a design element.
Classic kitchen with one row of hinged cabinets to the ceiling
A corner classic kitchen set measuring 1520x2500 mm is installed in a Khrushchev building with a kitchen area of 5 square meters. Kitchen cabinets with hinged doors have a maximum standard height of 920 mm.
The kitchen facades “Cream Ash” are patinated with gold.
Stylish antique handles.
Tall 920 mm cabinets have several shelves for storage. The items that are used least often are stored on the top.
A seamless stone countertop with an inset stone sink is practical and durable.
Radius elements - internal cabinet, end table and cabinet. Safe modern furniture without corners!
White corner kitchen to the ceiling in a Khrushchev-era kitchen converted into a studio
Often there is an option to redevelop a Khrushchev building into a studio. In this case, the wall between the living room and the kitchen is removed. The result is a spacious kitchen-living room. In this option, the room becomes visually more spacious and bright, as the room gets more natural color from the already two windows. This is what the plan of such an apartment looks like after redevelopment:
Here the refrigerator is recessed into a plasterboard niche, thereby increasing the space for the kitchen unit. Here are photos of such a redevelopment:
The corner table in such a kitchen is made in the shape of a trapezoid - this made it possible to place another table module on the right.
The upper cabinets have a cornice on top of which a black baguette is placed. Black color is used minimally - baguette, handles, tabletop. This does not overload the kitchen, but only slightly emphasizes its style.
The owner is happy with the kitchen, since the kitchen space is used to the maximum.
Black and white kitchen in Khrushchev to the ceiling from standard wall cabinets
Design of a corner kitchen unit up to the ceiling in the size of 1520x2100 in a kitchen of 5 meters. Closed doors without glass allow you to store kitchen utensils more compactly. The left side of the kitchen ends with a sloping closed table and cabinet, which makes the entrance to the kitchen ergonomic. A non-standard trapezoid corner table allows you to place the sink in the corner of the kitchen and at the same time takes up a minimum of space.
Despite its small dimensions, the kitchen has everything you need - a work area of 80 cm, built-in appliances (two-burner stove and oven), roll-out drawers for storage, and the space above the refrigerator (additional wall cabinet).
There is nothing unnecessary on the countertop - the microwave is put away in a wall cabinet!
Additional cabinet above the refrigerator:
All elements of the kitchen are combined with each other.
Another white kitchen up to the ceiling in Khrushchev.
There are many kitchen design options for Khrushchev to the ceiling, here are just a few more examples:
Features of the arrangement
The kitchen is considered a work room. Therefore, we cannot do without ergonomics. Tables and cabinets should be comfortable, roomy, located at a convenient height, and accommodate the necessary furniture and equipment.
Standard. Work furniture is installed along one wall. For convenience, it is necessary to separate the sink, oven or hob with a work surface. In this case, it is more convenient to cook and put away clean dishes. The kitchen is conventionally divided into working and dining areas.
Work furniture is installed along one wall
Corner. The white color and L-shaped installation visually change the idea of the shape of the room. Makes long ones cozy. Allows you to use a wall with a window.
Ostrovnaya. The use of island structures is not due to fashion, but to convenience. This element includes a hob, sink and helps define the boundary of the kitchen for apartments and houses with an open plan. Guarantees free movement and facilitates kitchen work.
U-shaped. Suitable for rooms with bay windows, elongated rooms and those combined with a balcony or loggia.
The island is a very fashionable and practical element
Any type of arrangement does not overload the room. The set seems to dissolve and is an addition, not a basic accent. This is what is needed for additional space.
It is necessary to provide space for a dining group. The size of the table depends on family preferences and habits.
The table in the kitchen, the place where the whole family gathers for a meal, is selected according to your preferences
Kitchen with standard cabinets up to the ceiling
For low ceilings, you can get by with a set of standard wall cabinets (pictured below). The range of standard cabinet heights from furniture manufacturers: 300 mm, 400 mm, 600 mm, 720 mm, 920 mm. By combining them we can assemble the top of the kitchen with maximum capacity.
Important - when using standard kitchen modules, you get significant savings on the price of the kitchen. In turn, non-standard modules increase the cost of the kitchen.
The photo below shows a kitchen set from a standard set of modules. The size of the headset is 1550x2900 mm. Installed in a kitchen with an area of 7 square meters. The top row of cabinets comes with a push-to-open opening without handles. The color scheme of the kitchen reflects the trends of 2020 - a combination of calm tones with natural materials. The table top is complemented by a vertical support made of the same material.
The kitchen includes built-in appliances - hood, hob, oven and dishwasher. There are places for non-built-in equipment - a shelf for a microwave on the left and a niche for a refrigerator on the right; along with all the equipment, there are quite spacious Hettich Quadro roll-out drawers.
In the photo below, the kitchen is combined with cabinets with simple opening and mezzanine. All cabinets in the kitchen are standard.
Creating a complete, stylish small kitchen design requires a comprehensive, thoughtful approach. It is important to start the arrangement with a clearly drawn up plan, which highlights the necessary functional areas. After determining the location of the sink, stove, and refrigerator, the dimensions for each piece of furniture are calculated. Step-by-step planning of a small kitchen is the most important stage of a design project.
Internal filling
Pay attention to the insides of cabinets and tables. Shelves, magic corners (for corner cabinets), grids, hangers, holders, roll-out shelves and baskets help organize the storage of items and make kitchen work easier.
A white kitchen with a cozy seating area near the window will attract many guests.
Before ordering furniture, think about what equipment you use. Make a list, include the dimensions of the multicooker, coffee machine, toaster, etc., these features will help designers develop functional furniture for your needs. If the room is small, hide all accessories and dishes in cabinets as much as possible. Sugar bowls, salt shakers, and kitchen sets left in sight visually break up the room and make it smaller.
Place small accessories on surfaces if you want to visually reduce the space
WHICH WORKTOPS TO CHOOSE FOR A WHITE KITCHEN
We will try to give you the most detailed answer to the question of which countertop to choose for a white kitchen.
Details - it would seem a trifle, but first of all you need to pay attention to them. Remember to think of the space as a whole. The surface of the set must be selected so that there is no imbalance in the overall atmosphere, while it remains the main kitchen element.
The countertop needs to look harmonious in the kitchen. Make sure that its color matches at least one item - the dining table, apron, window sill, facade, flooring, curtains. Let's consider the options in more detail.
WE SELECT FOR FACADES
You can order facades made of the same material. For example, if the facade is wooden and painted white, then the work surface should also be made like this.
White countertop under white facades. Style – high-tech.
Also pay attention to the finishing coat. Glossy or matte? If the second option, then a bright surface will help balance such a façade.
But it is better to soften glossy facades with a work surface with a minimalist design.
If you decide to make the facade and tabletop in the same color, create contrast in another place - in the dining area. Or use bright textiles.
UNDER THE APRON
Creating such a combination is the simplest solution.
Firstly, an apron in a white kitchen will take all the attention. And if you make the work surface in the same tone as the apron, you won’t have to rack your brains to create color combinations.
Secondly, the apron and countertop can simply be made from the same material. For example, lay out the surface of the work area with tiles, and create marble slabs instead of an apron.
Stylish fittings
In small spaces, the kitchen can be pure white with contrasting fittings that match the chosen decor direction. Complement classic options with curly handles that match the style. For high-tech use nickel-plated options. Furniture in Provence and country styles is complemented with gilded handles. Small floral designs. Minimalism corresponds to laconic options imitating wood.
Stylish metal lamps above the table will provide a lot of warm light during dinner.
An interesting effect is achieved by using the same fittings in the hallway, living room and kitchen. These items are not striking, but they perfectly unite small apartments. Door handles are located at a convenient height. Otherwise, you will have to get objects out using stools.
It is beneficial to use the same fittings in the hallway, living room and kitchen in a small apartment
Decorating ideas
As finishing materials for the walls and floor of a white kitchen in combination with a light countertop, you can choose dark, textured materials or choose a decor that sets off the color of the countertop and furniture.
Ceiling
A light ceiling in the kitchen is a classic, relevant at all times. There is another advantage of white color - it does not press visually and creates a feeling of infinity of space. The ceiling covering in the kitchen is:
- Glossy. Used in small spaces when you need to create a volumetric effect. The canvas has reflective properties and fills the kitchen with radiance.
Glossy multi-level ceiling
- Matte. Traditional option, suitable for all interior styles. The only negative for the kitchen is that if greasy or colored stains get on it, it will be difficult to remove them.
Matte ceiling
A colored ceiling together with a white kitchen is used if you need to zone the space. A multi-level design is created, where color accentuates certain areas, for example, a recreation area or a dining area.
Two-tone coating option
To decorate the ceiling use:
- traditional whitewashing and dyeing;
- plasterboard structures;
- stretch fabric.
Walls
Light kitchen walls with a light countertop are an excellent, harmonious combination. To prevent the kitchen from merging into one white spot, it is recommended to diversify the shades. For example, make the color of the countertop and apron snow-white, and the walls in creamy tones.
The walls are creamy
If you need a light, spring kitchen, bright walls will help create a joyful atmosphere. Use lilac, light green, yellow.
Green walls - bright interior
For a calm environment or classic interiors, universal tones are used: gray, beige, brown, dark green, deep blue.
Gray walls - classic furnishings
Modern urban interiors go well with black. Part of the wall can be decorated with a slate board for notes and photos.
For walls in the work area and for the apron, easy-to-clean coatings are used: ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, acrylic, natural and artificial stone, glass. The remaining walls can be decorated with waterproof wallpaper or paint that is resistant to external aggressive environments.
Floor
A light floor creates a special atmosphere of cleanliness and freshness, but if the kitchen is completely white, the effect of a hospital ward will appear. The interior needs to be diluted with contrasting elements, for example, appliances or decorative details.
Tiled floor to match the interior
Designers suggest choosing shades that are a tone or two darker than the wall coverings or furniture fronts. Over time, when the flooring wears out, the difference will not be very noticeable. An excellent option is to imitate natural finishing materials, such as marble, wood or stone.
Marble floor
It uses moisture-resistant, durable materials that are not afraid of drops of fat, the juice of colored foods, and are protected from falling heavy or sharp objects. Suitable: ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, moisture-resistant laminate, artificial and natural stone. There should not be large gaps between the elements; it is not recommended to use light grout.
Types of facades
Above we looked at various styles that are often used for interior decoration. For historical styles, facades with a matte finish are used, decorated with patina, craquelure, moldings, rods, and carved elements. The legs are ornately shaped.
The ornately shaped legs on the table give the interior a bit of a vintage feel.
Modern ones use glossy surfaces that correspond to the dynamics of life. The reflective effect helps to make the room appear larger. Decorative elements and bright kitchen accessories help diversify the composition.
Snow-white glossy surfaces - absolute cleanliness and spaciousness
Think about the practical side. A large number of decorative items, protrusions, recesses, and open shelves will have to be constantly rubbed. Considering the large amount of soot, you will have to work hard to get rid of grease and other stains.
Island work surface and dining table at the same time
High corner kitchens with a ceiling for small spaces
Ergonomic corner layout creates a regular work triangle.
The corner of the room is used most functionally.
Designers recommend installing upper cabinets with a beveled facade, and the lower tier at a right angle.
Similar article: Corner kitchens for 6 sq. m
For a small kitchen, you can provide a convenient design in the form of a bar counter or a small dining table.
What materials are used
Manufacturers offer expensive and budget headsets. The price depends on the material, size of the furniture and quality of fittings. Those who like to frequently change the appearance of their home can opt for inexpensive offers made from chipboard or plastic. For those who prefer quality and high reliability, options made of natural wood, tempered glass, MDF, which is decorated with veneer of expensive tree species, are suitable).
Warm combination of wood and white surfaces
Kitchen finishing materials
To prevent the kitchen from turning into an operating room, add color accents to the room. Panels, laminate, and wood-look tiles go well with white. It is enough to introduce an iconic plinth for the floor and connect the table with the kitchen apron into the bright interior.
Wooden parquet in the kitchen? Special coating that protects the surface from moisture and dirt
If you want to keep the color pure, order a set that has colored side walls. Variety is guaranteed and color is preserved. In any case, a small room should not have more than three different shades. Otherwise, the color “chaos” will begin to irritate.
A small room should not have more than three different shades
This is a recommendation for those who like to often change the world around them. Buy inexpensive chairs. It is enough to choose a different color and the overall appearance of the interior changes. Curtains give a similar effect. They can be purchased for different seasons or significant events.
Chairs in bright colors change the overall look of the interior
White glossy kitchen - photo of the main trend 2021
A white glossy kitchen helps to visually expand the space (by reflecting objects on its surface) and give it a luxurious shine. The effect of this can be enhanced by installing a glass apron, glossy tiles on the floor and walls, chrome appliances, LED lighting and other sparkling interior elements. Examples of designs where white gloss kitchens are used are shown in the photo below.
Tips from cleaners
There is a myth: a white kitchen with a white countertop is difficult to clean. Practice shows that this is not so. Stains and dirt are visible on surfaces of a different shade. And black color does not become a panacea to make the life of the housewife easier. And the stains are visible on both white and brown countertops. Timely cleaning and high-quality materials at hand work wonders. What do professional cleaners offer?
Wipe the surface with a dry cloth to avoid streaks.
- Use quality detergents and fiber cloths.
- Remove dirt immediately; stubborn stains are difficult to remove.
- After cooking, wipe worktops with a dry cloth. This will rid the white surface of streaks.
- Detergents must be suitable for the material.
- Do not use abrasive products on furniture. They create micro scratches, which increase over time and spoil the appearance of the headset.
- Once every 2-3 months (depending on kitchen work), do general cleaning.
A powerful hood will save you from a lot of hassle when cleaning
Don't forget about the technical issue. Install a powerful hood and you will rid your furniture of greasy soot and dust. When washing furniture, don’t forget about the sink, stove, and appliances. If you don’t wash the oven inside and the multicooker outside, dirt will transfer to light-colored furniture.
White color refreshes the interior
The features that white color has become irreplaceable. It refreshes the interior, makes it bright, and allows you to create the necessary mood. Using these tips, it’s easy to combine:
- Selected style.
- Accessories.
- Decorate other surfaces to create an attractive interior.
Color spectrum
The light color of the kitchen is not only cold white. In fact, the choice of shades is very large: delicate pink, discreet beige, ivory, warm vanilla, refreshing pastel blue and green, strict gray, feminine violet, eccentric metallic and others.
Even white has a huge palette of shades, it’s just that people who are far from design don’t always think about it. But by combining them correctly, you can give your kitchen additional edges and textures, which will make it unique and interesting.
Light shades have many advantages:
- have a positive effect on a person’s psycho-emotional state;
- at the right time, setting the mood for work;
- visually make the room spacious and fill it with light;
- easily combined with other shades;
- Suitable for rooms designed in different styles.
Light kitchens also have disadvantages, but there are only three main ones:
- soiling;
- boring and ordinary;
- with the wrong combination of shades - coldness.
Advice! It is important to complement completely white kitchens with bright accents, otherwise they will resemble an operating room. Add a drop of black, red, orange or other catchy color to the interior, and then the white room will be transformed beyond recognition. Even pleasant little things on tables, napkins, an apron, and appliances can become accents.
